About Us

Get to know International Soccer Camp KL

Who We Are

International Soccer Camp KL is a youth football academy based in Kuala Lumpur, focused on providing a safe, fun, and positive environment for children to learn and enjoy football.

We welcome children from different backgrounds and nationalities and offer structured training that helps young players develop basic football skills, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Our goal is not only to teach football, but also to support the overall physical and social development of every child through the game.

Our Mission

To provide a safe and well run soccer program that stimulates the development of the physical and social skills of the children, encourages the values of teamwork, good sportsmanship, self-confidence, and respect for others.

Our Key Values

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a trusted youth football academy in Kuala Lumpur, where children from all backgrounds can develop a lifelong love for football.

We aim to support young players in their physical, social, and personal development, helping them grow into confident individuals both on and off the field.

Our Coaches

Our highly qualified coaches have years of experience in top international schools globally. Our coaches pride themselves on continued education and bringing the best out in every child.

Coach Arber

Head Coach & Founder

Coach Arber is the Founder and Head Coach of International Soccer Camp KL, with over 18 years of coaching experience across multiple countries and international schools.

He represented Albania at youth level before a career-ending injury at 19 led him to dedicate his life to coaching.

Coach Arber is a fully qualified football coach with experience working with children aged 3 to 18 years. His coaching qualifications and professional development include Coerver Coaching, Euro Asian Qualifications, English Soccer Schools Singapore, Grassroots Football, and the International Soccer Science and Performance Federation.

His coaching approach focuses on discipline, confidence building, teamwork, technical development, and creating a positive learning environment for every player, regardless of ability.

Coach Arber’s mission is to inspire children to develop a lifelong love for football while nurturing young talent through motivation, encouragement, and age-appropriate training.

He is proud to remain a positive influence in his players’ lives, with former students progressing to elite levels, including the Olympics and professional football in Spain.

Coach Mannix

Coach Mannix

Senior Lead Coach & Technical Director

Coach Mannix is the Senior Lead Coach & Technical Director at International Soccer Camp KL, with 15+ years of experience coaching children aged 3–18 in leading international-school environments across Kuala Lumpur.

He has led school football programmes, ASA programmes, and structured holiday and summer camps, including programmes at BSKL and MKIS.

His experience includes developing age-appropriate programmes and supporting players at different stages of development.

His coaching focuses on technical ability, game understanding, confidence, teamwork, discipline, and enjoyment of football.

Coach Jonathan

Senior Lead Coach

Coach Jonathan is a certified football coach with 12 years of experience in football training and coaching.

He has been part of International Soccer Camp KL since 2019 and has coached at Mont’Kiara International School since 2024.

He holds Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Grassroots Certification and a FAM D-Class Coaching Licence.

Experienced with players aged 3–17, Jonathan specializes in age-appropriate technical development, fitness, drills, and player confidence.

His sessions encourage teamwork, discipline, motivation and a fun, engaging approach to learning football.

Nuraddeen Hayatuddeen

Nuraddeen Hayatuddeen

Senior Lead Coach

Coach Nura is a Senior Lead Coach with 6 years of experience teaching and coaching children across international schools, football academies, and summer programmes in Malaysia. 

 

Holding a Grassroots Coaching Course qualification, he brings a caring, patient, and positive approach to player development.

 

Coach Nura believes every child can grow and improve. His sessions focus on building football skills, confidence, discipline, teamwork, and a love for the game, creating a supportive environment where young players feel motivated to learn, challenge themselves, and become the best version of themselves.

Drogba - Lead coach

Coach Drogba

Lead Coach

Coach Favour Nii Didier Lamptey “Drogba” is a certified Strength & Conditioning, Recovery and Athletic Performance Coach and licensed FAM football coach.

A former professional footballer with experience across West Africa and Malaysia, he brings professional sporting experience to youth player development.

He specialises in strength, speed, agility, fitness, recovery and athletic performance, helping players build physical ability and confidence.

His structured and progressive coaching approach supports young athletes in developing strong foundations, improving performance and reaching their full potential.

Coach Hamid Reza Shahnouri

Coach Hamid Reza Shahnouri

Development Coach

Coach Hamid Reza Shahnouri is a Development Coach and former professional footballer with 15+ years of sporting experience and 5 years of professional coaching experience.

He holds an AFC D Coaching Licence, a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science, and fitness coaching qualifications. 

Having coached at football academies and international schools in Malaysia, he brings experience in technical development, fitness, and player conditioning.

His patient and encouraging approach focuses on discipline, teamwork, confidence, and creating a positive environment where young players can develop and enjoy their football journey.

Coach Champion

Coach Champion

Development Coach
Jessica Edval Sweden ISCKL parent

Coach Arber has been an amazing coach to our three boys for several years, and we're so grateful for the positive impact he's had on them. His soccer camps are well organized, encouraging, and fun, and our kids always come home excited and more confident. We feel lucky to have had Coach Arber as part of our family's soccer journey.

Bruce Cavan MKIS Parent, USA

My son Kai trained with Coach Arber at MKIS in the U9 age group. Arber was an exceptional coach who truly inspired my son. His training sessions were highly motivational, positive, and inspiring, creating an environment where young players could grow with confidence. Kai attributes much of his success to the guidance and mentorship he received from Coach Arber. Today, he has progressed to an incredible level, playing for clubs in Spain and competing at Olympic level. We are extremely grateful to Coach Arber and for the wonderful journey our son experienced under his coaching at MKIS. His impact on Kai’s development, both as a player and as a person, has been truly invaluable.

Julia Laukemann Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Our 8-year-old son has been part of ISCKL for the past two years, and the progress we’ve seen has been outstanding. Coach Arber and his team provide professional, well-structured, and age-appropriate training that builds not only technical skills, but also confidence, discipline, teamwork, and a true love for football. Coming from a professional football background myself, I can confidently say that the coaching quality and commitment at ISCKL are exceptional at grassroots level. We are proud to be part of a programme that has had such a positive impact on our son’s development, both on and off the pitch.

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